Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Category: Gardens
Stop and Smell the Roses
Not my garden, I wish it was. From our visit yesterday to the Rose Garden at Point Defiance in Tacoma, a kaleidoscope of color and fragrance. The same rose garden in the picture below, taken by my great grandfather, O.T. Frasch, of his wife… Continue Reading “Stop and Smell the Roses”
Birds and Blooms – Busy as a Wren in my Garden
It was a busy week in the garden for the birds, though not for me and Benji – we preferred to watch. But back in the corner a family of Wrens have taken up residence in one of the nesting boxes on the shed.… Continue Reading “Birds and Blooms – Busy as a Wren in my Garden”
What’s in Today’s Garden?
It’s still early, but here’s what’s happening today: Lilacs are budding – just starting to bloom. It took years. My dear mother-in-law gave us this Lilac, and we transplanted it from our house in Seattle years ago. They don’t like to be moved so… Continue Reading “What’s in Today’s Garden?”
Ancient Bracken Ferns
Every year they pop up in my garden unbidden. Alone, they are gangly and peculiar looking though they’re interesting to watch unfurl. In mass, they look fine and I leave them alone where they fill in shady areas next to our driveway. Bracken ferns… Continue Reading “Ancient Bracken Ferns”
Cheerful Nature Shots
It’s cold and rainy here in the Great Northwest so I thought I’d cheer us up with some nature shots. How about a doggie enjoying sunset at Cannon Beach. Not mine, but wouldn’t it be nice? Here’s a chubby Robin looking quite dapper! This… Continue Reading “Cheerful Nature Shots”
April is for Tulips – At Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
No, you’re not mistaken, I already shared from this year’s Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival. But did you think all those tulips could be contained in a single post? Of course not! So I’m back with a few more for #TheFlowerHour. You’d never know from… Continue Reading “April is for Tulips – At Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm”
Celebrating Hummingbirds in Today’s Garden
I replenished the feeders yesterday and the hummers appreciated it. Benji and I enjoyed watching from a distance. O Happy Day! 🙂 ~ Susanne
Celebrating #Tulips at Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
Is there anything more wonderful than walking among fields of tulips? We did that yesterday at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn, Oregon. It was marvelous. And just in case you didn’t get the message – Sharing one of my favorite places with… Continue Reading “Celebrating #Tulips at Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival”
Dreaming of Lavender
I just saw a headline stating that basically the entire U.S. is going to be hot, due to a giant heat dome over most of the country. As I sit here gazing out the window, I see nothing but gray skies and rain. I… Continue Reading “Dreaming of Lavender”
Ranunculi Ranuncula! Joy is Everywhere!
I borrowed a bit of joy from the Italian song to celebrate the Ranunculus in my garden! Sharing this burst of sunshine with the #FlowerHour. 🙂 ~ Susanne
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